The nurse follows which of the following guidelines for writing expected outcomes? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Ensure that the expected outcomes are compatible with therapies of other professionals.
2. Combining goals with multiple nursing diagnoses saves time.
3. Avoid statements that start with permit or enable.
4. Use observable, measurable terms.
5. Determine goals based on nurses' values and client health concerns.
1,3,4
Rationale 1: The nurse needs to determine that another professional has not prescribed therapies that are opposite from the nursing outcomes.
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